Characteristics of dogs in estrus

1. Female dogs have swollen vulva, bloody mucus, increased secretions, and may become irritable, but They like to be touched, their appetite decreases, but their drinking and urination will increase, and their body odor will become heavier and fishy.

2. Male dogs: Pee everywhere and become more territorial. Irritable and prone to fights. Making straddling movements towards people or objects. There is a yellowish paste on the penis and I like to lick it.

Things to note when dogs are in estrus

1. Pay attention to hygiene

The secretions from both male and female vulva will increase. Therefore, you must pay attention to cleaning at this time. During the dog's estrus period, use clean warm water and a cloth to gently clean the dog's vulva every day. Pay attention to cleanliness, otherwise it will easily cause infection of the dog’s reproductive organs.

2. Reduce going out

Emotions are not very stable during estrus, so try to go out as little as possible to avoid causing trouble. When going out, be sure to keep your dog on a leash to prevent emergencies. For example: encountering stray dogs, dogs in heat, etc. This way you can better control your dog and avoid conflicts and fights.

3. Accompany dogs

Playing with dogs as much as possible can release their energy and distract them. Soothe the dog's emotions, reduce the dog's stress, and do not scold the dog excessively.

4. Improve diet

The diet must be nutritious, because dogs in estrus lose too much nutrients, and nutrition must be replenished in time. Moreover, dogs’ appetites are not very good, so they can eat smaller meals more often. At this time, you should choose natural dog food that is easy to digest, high in protein, low in fat, and rich in nutrients to supplement the dog's nutrition healthily and effectively.